Aether & Iron News

[p][/p][p]The Aether & Iron demo is available now in Steam Next Fest!  If you are live-streaming, recording videos, sharing guides, or otherwise engaging with our game, we want to know about it and reward your participation!  That’s why we’re partnering with the folks at JustAbout to host community challenges where you can earn rewards for things you’re already doing.[/p][p][/p][h3]Make some fan art of an Aether & Iron character![/h3][p]$50.00 Reward[/p][h3]Share your favourite piece of writing in Aether & Iron![/h3][p]$5.00 Reward[/p][h3]Are these not for you? Check the site for other reward categories:[/h3][p]Other Rewards[/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re diving into the demo or sharing your favorite moments of Aether & Iron gameplay, we’re genuinely grateful to have you with us.  These challenges are a small way for us to express our gratitude and highlight the creativity of our growing community.  Visit JustAbout to learn how you can take part! [/p]

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]We’re excited to share that Aether & Iron is part of Steam Next Fest, and our free playable demo is now live![/p][p]This is the first time players outside our dev team have had hands-on access to the game, and we couldn’t be more excited to invite you into our retro-futuristic version of New York City.[/p][p]In the demo, you'll take on the role of Gia Randazzo, a smuggler-for-hire navigating a world of floating islands, corrupt factions, and tangled loyalties. You will:[/p]

• [p]Meet key characters like Nellie, Cress, and Needles[/p]
• [p]Explore The Hole, your gritty home base and repair shop[/p]
• [p]Recruit allies and customize your ride[/p]
• [p]Engage in turn-based vehicle combat[/p]
• [p]Bluff, bribe, or outmaneuver your way through tough decisions and dice rolls[/p]

[p]Whether you're here for the story, the strategy, or the aether-powered weapons, we hope you enjoy the taste of what’s to come![/p][hr][/hr][h3]Where to Play[/h3][p]Play the free demo and wishlist Aether & Iron on Steam now:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Meet the Talent Behind the Music[/h3][p]Our Composer Reveal trailer is live! Aether & Iron features an original score by Christopher Tin (Civilization) and Alex Williamson (Old World). You'll also get a glimpse of the acclaimed Fame’s Skopje Studio Orchestra, which recorded the game's opening theme.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Join the Conversation[/h3][p]We’re always thrilled to hear from players. Here’s where to find us:[/p][p]Discord Reddit Twitter/X Bluesky Facebook Instagram Threads TikTok[/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you for supporting Aether & Iron. We hope you love our demo, and if you do, wishlist the game and help us spread the word![/p][p][/p][p]– The Seismic Squirrel Team[/p]

[p]Watch the creative director Duane Stinnett, and narrative lead Tyler Whitney play the Aether & Iron demo![/p][p][/p]

[p]This summer marked a huge milestone for Seismic Squirrel. After years of [/p][p]development on Aether & Iron, we're finally sharing our work with the public! [/p][p]Most recently, we met with press and content creators at Gamescom and PAX West. [/p][p]I joined the team in March and had never attended a game industry convention, so [/p][p]I wasn't sure what to expect. What I discovered was a whirlwind that left me [/p][p]exhausted but energized. We sat down for nearly 40 interviews between the two [/p][p]events. We also connected in person with some of our marketing and localization [/p][p]partners, attended educational talks, explored other developers' games on the [/p][p]convention floors, and hit up a slew of after parties for networking and game [/p][p]demos. [/p][p][/p][p]The best part was definitely meeting several team members in person for the first [/p][p]time though. We've become so accustomed to remote work and only seeing one [/p][p]another through screens. It was nice to sit down together and talk about things [/p][p]other than work for once. [/p][p][/p][p]The reception for Aether & Iron exceeded my expectations. The decopunk art [/p][p]drew people in, the character writing sparked genuine reactions, and most players [/p][p]took to the turn-based vehicle combat quite naturally, exploring all ways to engage [/p][p]enemies and asking questions about what happens when you hit the civilians on [/p][p]the road. Multiple interviews ran long because people didn't want to stop playing. [/p][p]The voice acting and audio design consistently drew praise, with several people [/p][p]commenting on how immersive the sound work made the experience feel. [/p][p]We wrapped up at PAX feeling exhausted but energized. Watching people connect [/p][p]with our game makes it all worthwhile! [/p][p][/p][p]Next up, we’re excited to share Aether & Iron with an even wider audience by making our demo available during the month of October 2025. If you haven’t already, be sure to wishlist the game to keep up to date on development![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]